Why is Hakiki & Kalamata Olive Batard classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The loaf is made from refined wheat flour, multiple fortified ingredients, added acidity regulators and a flour‑treatment agent, all of which involve industrial processing steps that place it in NOVA group 4. It contains three listed additives: E270 (lactic acid), E300 (ascorbic acid) and E330 (citric acid).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this olive batard affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore has a minimal immediate impact on blood‑glucose spikes, but the 1.6 g of salt represents roughly 40 % of the daily recommended limit for hypertension, so people monitoring sodium should consume it in moderation.

Is the gluten in this batard a risk for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes. The loaf’s primary ingredient is wheat flour and it also contains wheat gluten, both of which are listed as allergens, making it unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Tesco • 400g

Hakiki & Kalamata Olive Batard

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Hakiki & Kalamata Olive Batard is a plant‑based batard loaf containing green Halkidiki and black Kalamata olives, marketed by Tesco and classified under the cereals and potatoes – bread group. It falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its Nutri‑Score is not assigned; per 100 g it provides 241 kcal, 3.8 g fat, 1.6 g sugars, 1.6 g salt, 4.8 g fibre and 8.4 g protein, which are lower in sugar, salt and energy but slightly lower in fibre and protein than the average bakery item. The loaf contains gluten from wheat flour, is flagged for possible cross‑contamination with egg, milk, nuts, peanuts, sesame and soy, and includes the additives E270 (lactic acid), E300 (ascorbic acid) and E330 (citric acid).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables3 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bakery product, this batard contains about one‑third less sugar (1.6 g vs 4.8 g per 100 g), roughly half the salt (1.6 g vs 3.9 g), and about 30 % fewer calories (241 kcal vs 349 kcal).

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Green Halkidiki Olives (11%), Black Kalamata Olives (6%). Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Yeast. Fermented Rye Flour, Wheat Fibre, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Red Wine Vinegar. Malted Wheat Flour, Semolina (Wheat), Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Citric Acid). Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).

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